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Mining & the mines, 1922

3,424 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 172

"Fight to a Finish" African Mining Strike Proposed Board Johannesburg

The Sun · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 1

A message from Pretoria says that the Minister for Mines and Industries (Mr. F. S. Malan) invited the Chamber of Mines and the Miners' Federation…

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When the Shower Grows Gold Comforts of the Bath Heater Xxix.—building Our Industries

Evening News · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 2

We have all encountered, on the boat or the tram. that bounder whose blatancy about baths in the depth of wister pro-[?] ancestry from [?]…

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The Gold Stealers

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 3

Frank Hardy, a young cold miner at Waddy, in Victoria, has been imprisoned on charge of gold-stealing. His widowed mother and his brother Harry, refuse to believe that he is guilty and are sure that the gold which was found on him was placed in his clothes by an enemy. On the suggestion of young Dick Haddon, who is the leader…

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Northern Miners Officers' Decisions Reversed West Maitland

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 5

A general meeting of the Whitburn Miners' Lodge, at Greta, has reversed the decision of the lodge officers in the case where wheelers were fined for a…

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HOOKWORM Are Northern Mines Affected? West Maitland

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 5

All the miners lodges on the Maitland and Greta fields are anxious to co-operate with Drs. Sawyer and Sweet and Mr. Dodgers, of the International…

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Gold at Darwin Reported Find DARWIN

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 2

Senator Earle's reported statement about a gold find cannot be verified a present. The Director of Mines, in an…

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Mt. Kembla Coal License to Search Granted WOLLONGONG

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 11

For many years the question as to whether the coal that existed south of Mount Kembla was of marketable quality has been debated. Mr. Hoskins…

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Famous Cat Story of Thomas Cadillac Fed From Gold Plates and Welcomed as a Hero

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 2

It was in April last year that the famous Cadillac cat, which stowed away in a motor car crate on the ship Trevelgen from America to Sydney, achieved…

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How Trade Affects Stocks War Loans Beginning to Ease Firmer Mining Market But Metals Lower

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 4

There has been heavy business during the week in War Loans, with a slightly easier tendency developing. It could not be expected that the…

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Terrible Charge. by Daughter Against Father. Some Very Shocking Evidence. Local Miners' President Prosecuted. He is Accused of Incest; But is Acquitted. BATHURST

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 7

William James Cambourn, a miner's union president, of Cullen Bullen, was indicted before his Honor Judge Armstrong and a jury at the Bathurst…

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Some Personal Notes of the Week Australia and America :: Cricket and Gold-Seeking :: France and the Fox-trot :: One of Labor's Guides Cricketing Brothers

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1922 · page 3

Among visitors to Sydney during the week was Dr. Charlie Laver, of Laverton and Perth, W.A.. one of a family whose name is remarkable in the…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 11

The Gold Producers' Association reports that the London quotation of gold on Friday was 95/1 per ounce fine, an increase of [?] since the previous Tuesday. At this price the pound…

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Mining Notes

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 4

Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Ltd., Report that during December, 1921, 111,000 cubic yards were treated, in 609 hours, for 35.48 tons of tin oxide, which,…

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January Sales of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 11

Sales of gold made by the Gold Producers' 'Association during January amounted to 133,085oz. of standard sold, of which 77 per cent, went to the United States, 18 per cent…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 11

An exceedingly quiet market ruled for mining scrip on 'Change on Saturday, but, apart from slight weakness in Barriers, there was little alteration. No sales occurred in B.H…

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Princess Mary's Gift Picture by Arthur Streeton Adelaide's Gold Tray

The Sun · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 8

Over 12,000 women in New South Wales have subscribed shillings to purchase a wedding gift for Princess Mary…

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A La Lanterne! Threat to "Scab" Miners Smuts's Offer Refused Capetown, February 11

The Sun · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 1

A message from Pretoria states that General Smuts has issued a most important statement on the strike, emphasising the urgent necessity for an…

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Idle Colliery. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 8

A report from Portland this morning as to the effect that Ivauhoo colliery is idle owing to a dispute in regard to the advancement of boys qualified to act as wheelers. Mr…

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Sardine Tin Mines, N.l

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 11

A net profit of £[?] was carned by Sardine Tin Mines, N.L. (Q.), for the half-year ended December 17 last, premitting the payment of the fourth, fifth, and sixth dividends, absorbing £4000. After wiping of…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 11

While active trading was strictly limited, the mining share market manifested a Silghtly firmer feeling on 'Change yesterday. Business was almost at a standstill for the first two…

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